Office of Housing and Residence Life

The Juilliard residence hall experience offers students a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment that fosters development of practical life skills and independence. Residents are from all over the world and study in our dance, drama, and music divisions, creating a multifaceted community of artists where students enjoy building friendships, generating new ideas, and collaborating outside of the classroom. Juilliard’s Residence Life staff works to nurture the growth and development of all residents and coordinates fun and enriching programs throughout the year.

The Meredith Willson Residence Hall is located just steps away from the school building, providing a unique opportunity to have no commute and enjoy stunning views of Lincoln Center and the Upper West Side.

In addition to student housing, the Meredith Willson Residence Hall is home to the Daniel Saidenberg Faculty Suites and the Susan and Elihu Rose Presidential Suite, which provide apartment-style lodging for faculty members and guests.

When school is not in session, the residence hall is also available to host summer conferences.

Monday–Sunday  
9 a.m.-12 a.m. midnight 
(excluding some holidays and school closure days)

The Office of Residence Life consists of two full-time professional staff members who live in the building and provide 24/7 emergency response. Additionally, three live-in graduate assistants (GAs) and 11 resident assistants (RAs) support students and promote a positive experience in the residence hall.  

Residence Life hosts approximately 75 programs each year that give students the opportunity to break free from their rigorous daily routine. Some programs are entirely social in nature, while others have an educational spin designed to give students the tools to succeed both in and out of the artistic realm. 

Milo Campanella, Director of Residence Life
Suesue Eldanaf, Associate Director of Residence Life
Sydney Pooler, Graduate Hall Director

Room 1102, Meredith Willson Residence Hall
(212) 799-5000, ext 7400
[email protected]

Please consult the 2023-2024 academic calendar for residence hall opening and closing dates.

New students should refer to New Student Orientation for arrival dates.

Fall Housing Selection is exclusively for returning students only. New incoming students will be able to apply for housing in early June, after they have received their Juilliard credentials.
 

Want to live on campus next academic year?  Complete these steps participate in Fall Housing Selection to pick your room!
 

1. Complete the housing application within the Housing Portal
Applications open on April 3 at 12pm (noon). Log into the StarRez Housing Portal via Okta to get started. All application materials are due on April 15 to participate in Fall Housing Selection. You will select a meal plan at the time of completing the housing application.

 

2. Pay the housing reservation fee of $150
This can be completed within the housing portal using a credit card.

 

3. Sign the Residence Hall Contract
You must sign the housing contract by 12pm (noon) on April 15. Decide if you would like to sign a one or two-year contract. By signing a two-year contract, you will secure the published rate for the following academic year. You cannot edit your contract after you have signed it.

4. Create a roommate group and pick a group leader (optional)
This is optional and does not affect room type availability. You can create a group of 2 – 6 people to live with. You can edit your roommate group and designate a group leader until 12pm (noon) on April 18. After this time, all existing roommate groups will be locked. Group leaders will select a suite and designate bedrooms for the entire group within a suite.

5. Get your housing selection timeslot
All students who have completed the housing application, paid the housing reservation fee, and signed the housing contract will receive a timeslot on April 19.

Roommate groups will receive a timeslot based on the size of the group to maximize the space in the building. Room availability will be predetermined by the number of groups and solo selectors who participate in housing selection, meaning that rooms will be set aside strictly for solo selection.
 

6. Group and solo housing selection
Group housing selection will happen on April 23–24. Group leaders will be able to select a space for themselves and their suitemates during their designated timeslot.

Solo housing selection on will happen April 25–26.
 

Double and single bedrooms will be available for both group and solo selection. Keep in mind that singles are limited and the majority of students live in double rooms.
 

Application materials must be submitted by April 15 to participate

For more details, reference the email titled "Housing Lottery and Room Selection Information" sent to your Juilliard email. Questions? Contact [email protected].
 

Housing Lottery and Room Selection 2024

Housing Lottery and Room Selection 2024 Reader Friendly Version

Thank you for your interest in working for the Office of Residence Life! We are currently hiring for three positions summarized below:
 
Resident Counselor
General Description: The Resident Counselor (RC) is a student staff member who lives in an assigned suite in the Meredith Willson Residence Hall and assists in the implementation of the Summer Dance and Percussion Intensives. The RC serves as a role model, peer counselor, and builds community for the participants of the Summer Dance, Percussion, Vocal Arts, Piano, and Composition Summer Intensives and is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of a group of campers that reside within the residence hall. The RC serves on call within a duty rotation of other RCs and reports directly to the Summer Conference and Residence Life Coordinator.  

Dates: July 1, 2024 -- July 27, 2024

Remuneration 
● Single bedroom within a shared suite
● Meal plan
● $900 stipend for term of employment  
● Free dance classes for Dance Division Students 

Head Counselor 
General Description: The Head Counselor (HC) is a student staff member who lives in an assigned suite in the Meredith Willson Residence Hall and assists with the implementation of the Summer Dance, Percussion, Vocal Arts, Piano, and Composition Summer Intensives Intensives. The HC serves as a role model, peer counselor, and builds community for the participants in the Summer Dance and Percussion Intensives and is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of a group of campers that reside within the residence hall. The HC serves on call within a duty rotation of other RCs. 

Dates: July 1, 2024 - July 27, 2024   

Remuneration 
● Single bedroom within a shared suite 
● Meal plan
● $1600 for term of employment  
● Free dance classes for Dance Division Students 

Summer Conference Assistant 
General Description: The SCA is a student staff member who lives in an assigned suite in the Meredith Willson Residence Hall and assists in the operations of the Office of Residence Life. This position is 25-40 hours/week. Some duties include serving as an office assistant, serving in the on-call rotation, attending weekly staff meetings and one-on-ones, and supporting the operations of summer conference and the Office of Residence Life. 

Dates: May 29, 2024 - August 27, 2024    

Remuneration 
● Single bedroom within a shared suite within the residence hall  
● $1600 stipend for term of employment for general duties  
● $1000 in meal plan points 
● $16/hour for non-duty hours worked at Office of Residence Life 

Interested in these role(s)? Please complete THIS APPLICATION by April 12, 2024. Any further questions? Contact the Associate Director of Residence Life Suesue Eldanaf at [email protected].